The following data provides an indication of the likely peer cohort for new undergraduate students at RMIT. It was collected from students who were enrolled after the census date and who started studying in Semester 1, 2018. It covers students at all Australian campuses, including international students studying in Australia. The data has been grouped by each student’s most relevant education or work and life experience.

Modern biotechnology aims to understand and address today's urgent challenges and scientific issues: human, animal and plant health and their adaptation to the environment; food shortage; and sustainable solutions for waste treatment and renewable energy.

This course focuses on multidisciplinary knowledge and theoretical insights into biological molecules, processes, organisms, and the systems and interactions between them. In your final year you'll be able to conduct a variety of field, research and laboratory investigations.

You'll graduate with a solid theoretical background and hands-on skills in molecular cloning, gene technologies, disease treatment and prevention, drug production, food production, environmental sustainability and more. You will be equipped for diverse careers in the biotechnology sector.

In your final year, you can choose to either major in Molecular Biology or Microbiology.

One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.

RMIT is a world leader in art and design, architecture, education, engineering, development, computer science and information systems, business and management, and communication and media studies.

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent more than 2 years ago.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You must sit the STAT Multiple Choice if:– You have no prior Year 12, TAFE/VET qualifications, HE results or relevant work experience that meet the minimum entry requirements for the program– You are 19 years of age or over (as of 1 Jan 2019) and have not enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years

The STAT Multiple Choice will satisfy Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. Applicants must meet all other prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about RMIT STAT results.

Elite Athlete Program

Equity access schemes take into account educational disadvantages and circumstances that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

Available to applicants studying year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible students by giving them priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program will support your application into RMIT programs through an informal interview process with support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Your relevant life, work, educational and training experience as preparation for study, in addition to any formal qualifications, are all considered.

VTAC applications – Semester 1, 2019

If you are a year 12 student and your course is advertised in VTAC you must apply via VTAC.

Applications open 6 August 2018.

Timely applications close 27 September 2018.

Late applications close 2 November 2018.

Very late applications close 7 December 2018 (earlier due dates may apply to some programs with selection tasks).

Direct applications

If you are not a year 12 student and are only applying for one course at RMIT you can apply direct to RMIT.

Check your eligibility

If you have not already applied through VTAC you may be eligible to apply directly to RMIT. You can check whether your program accepts direct applications by reading the 'apply' information in the program description.

Timely applications close 1 December 2018.

Late applications will continue to be accepted after this date if places are still available.

Acceptance of offer

Once you receive an offer to study at RMIT, read your offer letter thoroughly and make sure you understand the terms and conditions. Demand for places at RMIT is high so we recommend that you accept your offer as soon as possible. To accept your offer, you'll need to enrol. Check your email for the information you need to help you enrol.

You may be entitled to apply for credit so your previous learning, whether formal or informal, or experience counts toward your RMIT program. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

Deferment

RMIT permits eligible offer holders to defer the commencement of their studies. If you wish to defer it is very important that you do not enrol. You may be eligible to defer your program if you do so before the last day to enrol for your commencing semester.

Emergency services

Exchange programs

Medical or other health and wellbeing services

Your health can affect your studies. If you are not feeling well or are in pain there are medical, dental, and specialist health services near your campus.

Library/computing services

There is a Library available to you at each RMIT University campus. There are two city-based Library sites: Swanston and Carlton. The Bundoora campus has two Library sites in Bundoora and Bundoora East and there is a Library on the Brunswick campus.

Learning assistance

Personal safety and security on campus and online

Safer Community provides support and advice to students and staff concerned about threatening or inappropriate behaviour.

Sports and recreation

What's life with all study and no play? Whether it's a sport club, personal training or a cheeky game of badminton you seek, check out your sport and fitness options at RMIT.

Student organisations

RUSU is the only 100 percent independent body at RMIT. We are here to ensure your university experience extends beyond lectures and assignments. We are responsible for creating student life on campus. Every week RUSU's purple colours will be out and about with free food and fun so make sure you check out our events.

Support services for LGBTIQ students

Welcome to the Queer Department! The Queer Department exists to represent, advocate for and empower RMIT students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex, and those who are curious about or questioning their sexuality.

Transport

Welfare services

The Welfare department is here to support you through issues you may face during your time as a student. This may include personal issues such as financial hardship or health care whilst also considering the broader government policies around higher education and student welfare.

All undergraduate and honours degrees at RMIT have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution fees.

Youth and Student Allowances (Centrelink)

Youth Allowance or financial help may be available if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice; or 21 or younger and looking for work.

Government student loans

Study Assist provides information for students about givernment assistance for financing tertiary study.

RMIT student loans

The Student Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to RMIT students who are experiencing severe financial difficulties due to unforeseen circumstances.

Scholarships

RMIT supports a comprehensive scholarship program which addresses some of the financial, educational and circumstantial disadvantages our students can face through their studies. More than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars are awarded annually.